In S3Ep16 of the PRP, Adam breaks bread with blossoming long distance runner, inspiring community builder, ardent charitable fund raiser and immensely proud papa bear Ernest Holly who has been preparing for the New York City Marathon on Sunday November 5th, 2023.

Ern shares the tale of his humble beginnings with the sport and sheds light on the amalgamation of events that lead him to lace up for the first time. A combination of an eye-opening doctor appointment coupled with a global pandemic were enough to kickstart his evolution; but the real changes occurred when he began to be more mindful about what he was putting in his body from a dietary perspective. For Ern, running has served as the genesis for more lifestyle changes than he can even keep track of. From exercise, to a healthy diet, to community, to self confidence and beyond, Ern discusses the spring board the sport has provided him with and shares some inspiring anecdotes about how his efforts are starting to rub off on those around him. 

Things get vulnerable when Ern provides the PRP listenership with a masterclass on the human experience. For the first time in his life, through immersing himself fully in the process of training for a race, Ern experienced self empowerment on a level that he had never felt before. From I gotta do this, to I want to do this, to what’s next come at me! In Ern’s book, everyone everywhere deserves to feel this euphoric sense of accomplishment in some way, shape or form at some point in life. 

Yooo we up in the house that Joe Robinson built for this one?! Is Ern working hard to be a #dancedad?! Is Tommie gonna get em’ to the starting line on time?! Is Ern out here just paying it forward?? Push Start Running, say whaaa? Is Ern a romantic? What’s the best way to change your life?! Who is Anna and why is she such a boss?!? Sons of Anarchy?? Appreciation for the written work? Philosophy, nanners and PR’s oh my!

This, and so much more in this empowering, encouraging and inspiring episode of the PRP. 

Explain that Strava section:

Ern's Strava Activity #1

Ern's Strava Activity #2

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Recorded Monday October 30th @ 12PM EST